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post #33 of 151
7/15/08 at 9:21am
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New Millcreek Releases

Here are the episodes for the two new July 22, 2008 Millcreek releases

The Episode list for Spies & Lies is (subject to
change):

Dateline Europe:
Flea Market (24:45)/
Diamond Bullet (26:19)/
Sleepy Village (25:55)/
Dolores (26:08),

Secret File USA:
Mission Assassin (26:00)/
Mission Chopin(25:02)/
Mission Firebird (26:12)
Mission M (26:21),

Foreign Intrigue:
Confidence Game (26:08)/
Disaster Relief (26:24)/
Hallof Justice (25:54)/
Linetski Forest (26:23)/
Missing Official (26:29)

Passport to Danger:
Geneva (24:48)/
Monte Carlo (25:06)
Prague (25:09)/
Rome (25:05)/
Tangiers (25:03)/
Teheran (25:02)/
Casablanca(24:53)
Budapest (21:45)/
Sofia (24:55),

Mr. and Mrs. North:
The Third Eye (25:41)/
Target (28:41)/
The Man Who Came to Murder (25:43)/
Salt in His Blood (25:40)

Dangerous Assignment:
Art Treasure Story (25:25)/
Blood-Stained Feather Story (25:57)/
Memory Chain Story (25:57)/
Assassin Ring Story(25:53)/
Missing Diplomat Story (25:52)/
Manager Story (25:45)

Biff Baker USA:
Blue Mosque (25:49)/
Mona Lisa (25:37)/
Grey Market(25:43)/
Crash Landing (25:50)/
Counterfeit Plot (25:56),

TV Reader's Digest:
The Brainwashing of John Hayes (23:47)

The Vise:
Farewell to Mrs. Forrest (26:11)/
If This Be Murder(28:21)/
Gabriel's Choice (27:02)/
Dead Man's Evidence (25:07)/
Bond of Hate (25:46)/
Side Entrance (25:52)/
Count of 12 (29:20)
The Hostage (29:20),

African Patrol:
Murdered Landowners (26:00)/
Rivals (26:12),

Wire Service:
The Johnny Roth Story (59:00),

Counterspy:
Counterspy (26:59)

Episode titles for Essential Family TV are (subject to
change):


The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet:
The Bridge Group (29:17),
A Cruise for Harriet (24:06),
Rick's RidingLesson (29:17),
The Motorcycle (29:19),
Rick's Dinner Guest (22:31),
Jealous Joe Randolph (29:15),
The Exploding Book (29:20)
The Little Black Box (29:19),
The Sea Captain (24:50),
David The Law Clerk (29:17),
David the Sleuth (29:18),
Rick Gets Even (29:17),
David Goofs Off (23:56),
No News for Harriet (29:07),
His Brother's Girl (22:22),
A Sweater for Rick (29:20),
David's Almost In-Laws (28:08),
David Hires a Secretary (25:29),
The Girl in the Emporium (29:18),
The Girl Who Loses Things (24:37)

The Adventures of Hiram Holliday:
Lapidary Wheel (29:04),
The Sea Cucumber (29:29),
Hawaiian Hamzah (29:13),
Wrong Rembrandt (25:30),
Dancing Mouse (25:37),
Adventure of the Romantic Pigeon (29:13)

The Dennis O' Keefe Show:
The Regency Club (25:55),
Dimples (25:22),
June Thursday (25:52),
It's Only Money (25:00) /

The Dick Van Dyke Show:
Never Name a Duck (25:06),
Hustling the Hustler(25:15),
A Man's Teeth Are Not His Own (25:21),
Give Me Your Walls! /

The Ed Wynn Show:
Victor Moore (29:30),
Buster Keaton (25:17),
Buddy Ebsen & Hattie McDaniel (29:42),
Elsa Lanchester & Reginald Gardiner (29:38),
The Three Stooges (29:35)

Love That Bob:
Bob Goes Bird Watching (25:14),
Bob Goes to the Moon (25:22),
Bob and Schulzy at Sea (25:37),
Grandpa's Old Buddy (25:16),
Bob Digs Rock and Roll (25:08),
Bob and the Ravishing Realtor (24:23),
Bob Judges a Beauty Contest (29:20)

The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show:
Harry Morton's Private Secretary (29:29),
Gracie's Checking Account (28:29),
The Income Tax Man (29:29),
Space Patrols Kids Visit (29:24),
The Beverly Hills Uplift Society (29:33),
Free Trip to Hawaii (24:17)

The Lucy Show:
Lucy Gets Caught Up in the Draft (25:24),
Lucy and John Wayne (25:24),
Lucy and Pat Collins (25:22),
Lucy and the Monkey(25:22),
Lucy and the Efficiency Expert (25:17),
Lucy's Substitute Secretary (25:23),
Viv Visits Lucy (22:15),
Lucy the Babysitter (25:09),
Main Street USA (25:20),
Lucy Meets the Law (25:24),
Lucy the Fight Manager (25:17),
Lucy and Tennessee Erine Ford (25:23),
Lucy Meets Sheldon Leonard (25:21)

The Lucy Show:
Lucy Meets the Berles (25:24),
Lucy Gets Trapped (24:56),
Lucy and the French Movie Star (25:21),
Lucy and the Starmaker (25:22),
Lucy Get's Jack Benny's Account (25:15),
Little Old Lucy (25:22), Lucy
Meets Robert Goulet (25:23)

The Mickey Rooney Show:
The Moon or Bust (25:55),
The Lion Hunt(25:59),
The Bronc Buster (25:51),
The Other Women (25:52),
Diamond in the Rough(25:32)

Mister Ed:
Ed the Beneficiary (25:30)

The Jack Benny Program:
$64,000 Question Spoof (25:26),
Ghost Town Western (24:49),
Christmas Show (24:49),
New Year's Day Show 1956 (29:26),
Easter Seal Teleparade of Stars (29:24),
New Year's Eve (26:46)

The Jack Benny Program: Jack's Maxwell is Stolen
(29:23),
Jack Goes to a Concert (23:53),
Guest Stars Peggy King & Art Linkletter (28:34),
Jack Gets Robbed (29:22) /

The Jim Backus Show:
Old Army Game (25:54),
The Woman's Touch (25:54)

I Married Joan:
Bad Boy (24:13),
Neighbors (24:44),
Talent Scout(24:30),
Honeymoon (24:41),
Sister Pat (24:41),
Bev's Boyfriend (24:44)

Liberace:
Great Personalities (26:39)
Tribute to the Great Ladies in Theatre (26:34),
American Composers (26:07),
Tribute to Hawaii (26:30)

The Dennis Day Show:
The Old Friend (29:25),
Party Pooper (25:19) /

Our Miss Brooks:
Here is Your Past (25:58),
The Big Jump (22:10)

Life With Elizabeth:
Episode 24 (24:19),
Episode 27 (25:29),
Episode 28 (25:13),
Episode 33 (26:13),
Episode 35 (25:47),
Episode 39 (25:58) /

Make Room For Daddy:
Rusty Gets a Haircut (29:23)
A Trip to Wisconsin (29:18),
Little League (29:16),
Don't Yell at Your
Children (29:21),
Danny's Birthday (28:46) /

The Eddie Fisher Show:
Coke Time With Eddie Fisher (14:30) /

The Life of Riley:
Bab's School Election (25:57),
Riley's Operation(25:44)

The Trouble With Father:
Father Gets Into the Act (26:24),
Springtime for Father (29:20),
The Big Game (26:02),
In a Pickle (25:44),
Leave it to Stu (29:16),
The Pearl Necklace (26:05) /

Howdy Doody:
Upset Clarabell (28:39)

Susie:
How to Handle the Boss (25:58),
Her Best Enemy (26:05),
Two and Two Make Five (26:09) /

The Phil Silvers Special:
The Slowest Gun in the West (53:05)

It's looks like both sets are must have collections for most of us, even know there is duplicastion with O&H, JB and other common series.
Brian
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post #34 of 151
7/15/08 at 9:45am

Re: New Timeless Media & Millcreek Releases

Just some random thoughts/observations . . . .

Spies & Lies

There is duplication on this set from a number of the Alpha releases but there appears to be five episodes of "Foreign Intrigue" that have not been previously released. I'd buy the set for those eps. alone as well as "new" episodes of "The Vise." And I'm happy to see that Mill Creek minimized the number of "Mr. & Mrs. North" eps. on this set; not that I don't like that series, but there were a large number of episodes included on "Best of TV Detectives" last year. "Counterspy" is an unsold pilot (a good one, in my opinion). I've never seen "Wire Service" or "African Patrol," so looking forward to those two. What's puzzling is that the cover art for "Spies & Lies" shows Barry Nelson who appeared as James Bond in the Climax! series production of "Casino Royale," yet it's not listed. I picked that episode up on a dollar DVD at Wal-Mart earlier this year so I'm guessing that Mill Creek could have included it.

Essential Family TV

It's a bit top heavy on the "Ozzie & Harriet" and "Lucy Show" episodes, but there's enough material on the set to get me interested. The "Mister Ed" episode is a U.S Treasury film that's worth getting if you don't have it (and didn't appear on the official "Mister Ed" releases), but I'm somewhat surprised that Mill Creek didn't include the "Mister Ed" pilot episode that had a different cast; again, this was something I picked up on a dollar DVD at Wal-Mart and is not included on any of the official MGM sets. "Coke Time with Eddie Fisher" looks like an oddity . . . . 14:30 running time? Also glad to see "Hiram Holliday" episodes; there were two 4-ep. Canadian releases of the show about 5-6 years ago, but those are OOP. I'm real curious to see the Phil Silvers Special.

Looking at the running times for both releases, there are some 29+ minute episodes, suggesting that original commercials are included (this has already been confirmed for MC's "Ozzie & Harriet" release). And that 59 minute running time for "Wire Service" has me intrigued.
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post #35 of 151
7/15/08 at 3:33pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Hug
Just some random thoughts/observations . . . .

Spies & Lies

There is duplication on this set from a number of the Alpha releases but there appears to be five episodes of "Foreign Intrigue" that have not been previously released. I'd buy the set for those eps. alone as well as "new" episodes of "The Vise." And I'm happy to see that Mill Creek minimized the number of "Mr. & Mrs. North" eps. on this set; not that I don't like that series, but there were a large number of episodes included on "Best of TV Detectives" last year. "Counterspy" is an unsold pilot (a good one, in my opinion). I've never seen "Wire Service" or "African Patrol," so looking forward to those two. What's puzzling is that the cover art for "Spies & Lies" shows Barry Nelson who appeared as James Bond in the Climax! series production of "Casino Royale," yet it's not listed. I picked that episode up on a dollar DVD at Wal-Mart earlier this year so I'm guessing that Mill Creek could have included it.

Essential Family TV

"Coke Time with Eddie Fisher" looks like an oddity . . . . 14:30 running time? Also glad to see "Hiram Holliday" episodes; there were two 4-ep. Canadian releases of the show about 5-6 years ago, but those are OOP. I'm real curious to see the Phil Silvers Special.

Good summing up of the releases Bob, I'll be picking up both.

Coke Time with Eddie Fisher as well as other shows of the time like Perry Como and Dinah Shore were 15mins. So the time is correct.

Do you have the DVD title of the Climax with Casino Royal? This isn't in my collection

Brian
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post #36 of 151
7/15/08 at 4:49pm

Re: New Timeless Media & Millcreek Releases

Thanks for that update, Bob.

What episodes of Passport Danger are included and how's the pq?
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post #37 of 151
7/15/08 at 5:48pm
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One Timeless media note:
Red Skelton in Color is another recommended set. I've picked this up during the DD sale and have to report that the first nine shows I've watched from this set are not edited in anyway. Contain all music, stars, performances. Each run 24+ mins. I'd imagine the other two discs are the same. This release encompasses the entire 1971 season minus the Christmas show. Timeless released this on their holiday collection. Video image on these are excellent with on a slight video imperfection here or there. These are very clean color shows. Even the celebrity intro are included Johnny Carson, Dean Martin, Bob Hope and others.

Those keeping track of which shows have been released on DVD can check my site below. Not only all of Red Skelton is listed but also 40+ other shows. The new Millcreek and Timeless releases are reflected in the update:

index.html

Brian
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post #38 of 151
7/16/08 at 3:59am

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian:C
Good summing up of the releases Bob, I'll be picking up both.

Coke Time with Eddie Fisher as well as other shows of the time like Perry Como and Dinah Shore were 15mins. So the time is correct.

Do you have the DVD title of the Climax with Casino Royal? This isn't in my collection

Brian

Brian, that's interesting about those variety shows . . . . I have no recollection whatsoever about them, especially with the 15 minute running times . . . . would like to see more of these released.

The "Casino Royale" episode from Climax! was released by Digiview and was available at Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any dollar DVD displays at Wal-Mart for a number of months and Digiview's web site has been "Under Construction" for at least six months (I wonder if they are still in business). There's a picture of the cover art and a single customer review at Amazon.

Amazon.com: Casino Royale [1954]: Barry Nelson, Peter Lorre, Linda Christian, Michael Pate: Movies & TV

Incidentally, your updated site is terrific . . . . what a great way to see what the various companies have offered in the way of some of these older series. I would like to call your attention to the "Foreign Intrigue" series. Alpha had released volume 3 of the series a while back; episodes are listed at their site:

Dateline Europe (aka Foreign Intrigue) - Volume 3 - Television on DVD (2006) Starring Jerome Thor & Sydna Scott; Alpha Video : OLDIES.com

Also, for "Lock-Up," Alpha is now up to Volume 4, so you may be able to add a few eps. to your list.

Lock-Up - Volume 4 - Television on DVD (1959) Starring MacDonald Carey; Directed by Jack Herzberg; Alpha Video : OLDIES.com
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post #39 of 151
7/16/08 at 4:06am

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike*HTF
Thanks for that update, Bob.

What episodes of Passport Danger are included and how's the pq?

Mike, I have not actually seen these releases yet as they are not being released until next Tuesday; I was just making some observations based on the episode listings that Brian had supplied (greatly appreciated, Brian!).

Brian's episode listing for "Passport to Danger" includes the following . . . .

Passport to Danger:
Geneva (24:48)/
Monte Carlo (25:06)
Prague (25:09)/
Rome (25:05)/
Tangiers (25:03)/
Teheran (25:02)/
Casablanca(24:53)
Budapest (21:45)/
Sofia (24:55),

According to Brian's site where he lists public domain episodes that have been released by the likes of Alpha, Mill Creek, Timeless and others, all of the episodes included in this new Mill Creek set have all been previously released on the other "Passport to Danger" releases by Alpha and Timeless. Again, not having seen this new release, I can't really comment on the picture quality but I thought that both the Timeless and Alpha releases were above average as picture quality goes for unrestored 16 millimeter prints; all of the "PTD" eps. from these two companies were very watchable and I'd expect that Mill Creek's eps. will be about the same.
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post #40 of 151
7/16/08 at 5:05am

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The 1954 Version of Casino Royale was one of the 'Extras" in the Goofy 1967 Version of this Movie I bought during a "Black Friday" Sale last year!
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post #41 of 151
7/16/08 at 10:57am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Hug
Incidentally, your updated site is terrific . . . . what a great way to see what the various companies have offered in the way of some of these older series. I would like to call your attention to the "Foreign Intrigue" series. Alpha had released volume 3 of the series a while back; episodes are listed at their site:

Also, for "Lock-Up," Alpha is now up to Volume 4, so you may be able to add a few eps. to your list.[/url]

Thanks Bob! I've updated the pages to reflect your additions. I put the site online just to help other collectors as it can get confusing knowing what is in your personal collection and what you need. I started the site after double dipping on several episodes. No fancy graphics, just the facts.

Brian
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post #42 of 151
7/21/08 at 5:36am

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Just a quick note here in the Timeless thread; I picked up "The Lawless Years: Complete First Season" yesterday at Half Price Books for $7.98. (The stores occasionally get a sprinkle of TMG titles. I'd previously found "Hey Mulligan" and "The Goldbergs" for $5.98....not quite as good a deal.) If you have a store near you check it out.
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post #43 of 151
7/22/08 at 1:55pm

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Thanks very much for this info, Bob.

It appears that these are the only episodes in circulation. Alpha lists an episode entitled, "Paris" but I believe this is the same as Sophia.

The Timeless set has some issues. The pq is severely pixilated to the point of blocking and movement is jerky on all episodes. It looks as though one was watching it on YouTube or VCD. I'm not that big a stickler on pq - especially on titles this rare - only until it affects the viewing experience.

Quite a shame too in that I really like the premise of the series and the performers.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Hug
Mike, I have not actually seen these releases yet as they are not being released until next Tuesday; I was just making some observations based on the episode listings that Brian had supplied (greatly appreciated, Brian!).

Brian's episode listing for "Passport to Danger" includes the following . . . .

Passport to Danger:
Geneva (24:48)/
Monte Carlo (25:06)
Prague (25:09)/
Rome (25:05)/
Tangiers (25:03)/
Teheran (25:02)/
Casablanca(24:53)
Budapest (21:45)/
Sofia (24:55),

According to Brian's site where he lists public domain episodes that have been released by the likes of Alpha, Mill Creek, Timeless and others, all of the episodes included in this new Mill Creek set have all been previously released on the other "Passport to Danger" releases by Alpha and Timeless. Again, not having seen this new release, I can't really comment on the picture quality but I thought that both the Timeless and Alpha releases were above average as picture quality goes for unrestored 16 millimeter prints; all of the "PTD" eps. from these two companies were very watchable and I'd expect that Mill Creek's eps. will be about the same.
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post #44 of 151
7/25/08 at 11:06am
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Amazon and others are now showing Timeless Media "The Deputy" with a release date of October 14. SRP is $34.95 which is $5 more than usual. Hopefully that increase means more episodes or better source material.

Also listings are popping up for a new Red Skelton Holiday Collection.

Brian
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post #45 of 151
7/25/08 at 12:10pm

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian:C
Amazon and others are now showing Timeless Media "The Deputy" with a release date of October 14. SRP is $34.95 which is $5 more than usual. Hopefully that increase means more episodes or better source material.

Also listings are popping up for a new Red Skelton Holiday Collection.

Brian

Target is listing it at 23.95 pre-order. A STEAL!!!

Deputy : DVD
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post #46 of 151
7/25/08 at 12:39pm

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian:C
Amazon and others are now showing Timeless Media "The Deputy" with a release date of October 14. SRP is $34.95 which is $5 more than usual. Hopefully that increase means more episodes or better source material.

Brian

See Kruzer31's post #132 in the following thread:

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...eleases-5.html

If his information is accurate (and I assume it is as Gary OS confirmed in the post immediately following), a MSRP of $35 for just 12 half hour episodes is excessive. While I appreciate the effort that Timeless must have undertaken to secure these episodes, I think a retail selling price of under $20 would be appropriate given the number of episodes.
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post #47 of 151
7/25/08 at 1:31pm

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Hug
See Kruzer31's post #132 in the following thread:

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...eleases-5.html

If his information is accurate (and I assume it is as Gary OS confirmed in the post immediately following), a MSRP of $35 for just 12 half hour episodes is excessive. While I appreciate the effort that Timeless must have undertaken to secure these episodes, I think a retail selling price of under $20 would be appropriate given the number of episodes.

I would agree, my previous post was under the mistaken assumption that it was an entire season for 23.99.
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post #48 of 151
7/25/08 at 7:51pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Hug
See Kruzer31's post #132 in the following thread:

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...eleases-5.html

If his information is accurate (and I assume it is as Gary OS confirmed in the post immediately following), a MSRP of $35 for just 12 half hour episodes is excessive. While I appreciate the effort that Timeless must have undertaken to secure these episodes, I think a retail selling price of under $20 would be appropriate given the number of episodes.

Thanks Bob, I didn't remember seeing it but at least it's a confirmation that the release date is holding for now. Timeless has taken away the coming soon ad for MSquad so maybe there will be good news on the missing episodes.

As for "The Deputy" $24 retail for 12 30min episodes is indeed a bit much. I try never to pay more than a dollar per episode. If timeless got ahold of pristine 35mm masters and did an excellent transfer I could see maybe shelling out the collection. It doesn't have mass appeal but then again Infinity released the complete Jim Bowie 78 Episode collection for only $69 and timeless was going to release 100 M Squads for $99. Each equal out to about $1.

Speaking of Jim Bowie, The following set are now at a huge discount at DD.
Jim Bowie Complete Series $25.79
Suspense Collection 1 13.79
Suspense Collection 2 13.79
Dangerous Assignment Complete Series 19.79

I own each and recommend them all,
Brian
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post #49 of 151
7/26/08 at 7:10am

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Looks like the mega "M Squad" set has been taken down off Timeless's website. It is not readily seen anywhere on the DVD/Video page for the site, whereas just a few days ago it was on prominent display. I'm guessing they've had to move back the release date due, hopefully, to them finding more of the episodes. Now, this doesn't mean you can't still see the page it's on by physically typing in the correct web address. It's still there. All I'm saying is that it's no longer on the main Video page or any of the other "main" pages so there is no link to it. You'd have to type in the link manually to still get to the page.

Gary "I definitely had this set on my radar, so I hope it's still coming this fall" O.
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post #50 of 151
7/28/08 at 4:22am

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TVShowsonDVD.com article on the release of "The Deputy" confirms 12 episodes . . . .

The Deputy DVD news: Announcement for The Deputy - The Best Of | TVShowsOnDVD.com

The running time shown of 414 minutes is confusing. "The Deputy" was a half hour show so using a run time of 26 minutes for 12 episodes, that would come out to 312 minutes.
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post #51 of 151
7/29/08 at 8:05am

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Hug
TVShowsonDVD.com article on the release of "The Deputy" confirms 12 episodes . . . .

The Deputy DVD news: Announcement for The Deputy - The Best Of | TVShowsOnDVD.com

The running time shown of 414 minutes is confusing. "The Deputy" was a half hour show so using a run time of 26 minutes for 12 episodes, that would come out to 312 minutes.

How long did this series Last? I'll probably check it out but I hate "Best of" Releases.
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post #52 of 151
7/29/08 at 8:26am

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Scarpa
How long did this series Last? I'll probably check it out but I hate "Best of" Releases.

Two years; 1959-61 and 76 episodes. With the exception of two episodes thought to be in the public domain that have shown up on various TV Westerns compilations ("Hard Decision" and "The Return of Widow Brown"), it's a fairly rare series to see. I doubt that we'll ever see full season releases of this series.
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post #53 of 151
8/1/08 at 9:52pm
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When I posted above about the Deputy having a SRP of $34.95 I was surprised since they did confirm only the 12 episodes. Well timeless now seem to have raised all their prices! Everything is now $5 more on all retailer sites I've checked. That makes some of these shows $70 (two 12 or 15 episodes sets) for a little over a half season from 16mm prints! I'll be waiting for heavy discounts on there releases as the prices are getting out of hand. I might pay that price for restored 35mm prints but not for what they are turning out.

Brian
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post #54 of 151
8/2/08 at 4:34am

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian:C
When I posted above about the Deputy having a SRP of $34.95 I was surprised since they did confirm only the 12 episodes. Well timeless now seem to have raised all their prices! Everything is now $5 more on all retailer sites I've checked. That makes some of these shows $70 (two 12 or 15 episodes sets) for a little over a half season from 16mm prints! I'll be waiting for heavy discounts on there releases as the prices are getting out of hand. I might pay that price for restored 35mm prints but not for what they are turning out.

Brian

DVDPacific.com is a good source for Timeless releases and, typically, has the lowest prices (except when DeepDiscount has their 20% off sale). I just pre-ordered both "William Tell" and "The Adventures of Sir Lancelot" for a little over $10 each (plus shipping).
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post #55 of 151
8/5/08 at 3:39pm

Re: New Timeless Media & Millcreek Releases

I got the essential Family TV DVD. Wow what a lot of programmes. I was disappointed that all the Hiram episodes were ones I already had. However I was pleased to have the Mr. Ed episode and another Jeff's Collie episode that I hadn't got. How I wish that they could release season sets of all these shows. As usual the Lucy Show episodes were not the Vivian Vance ones from the early years but there was an episode with her in it. It seems strange that they can release an episode with her in technicolour but the monochrome ones seem to not be available. How is that? Again some of the Lucy prints are quite good - others are less so. The Liberace Show is interesting. Does anyone know how many episodes of that show are currently available on DVD. Again why no proper season sets - you would have thought that Liberace was popular enough to merit his series being released completely. The Phil Silvers show is also very interesting.
It is interesting to note that it would not be possible to release a set of DVDs with British shows on them from this period - partly because so few exist. And also because it would be so expensive to release the ones that do!
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post #56 of 151
8/12/08 at 7:20am

Re: New Timeless Media & Millcreek Releases

Mill Creek has posted art work and details for the "Best of Johnny Carson & Friends" to be released on October 14th.

Mill Creek Details Page

Here are the episode details:

Disc 1
The Johnny Carson Show: Dillinger The Mental Wizard
The Johnny Carson Show: Ed Sullivan Impersonation
The Johnny Carson Show: Evolution of Dance
The Johnny Carson Show: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Johnny Carson Show: Life in the 80's
The Johnny Carson Show: James Arness
The Johnny Carson Show: Jack Albertson
The Johnny Carson Show: Dimitri Tomlin
The Johnny Carson Show: Stay-at-Home Husband
The Johnny Carson Show: Eva Gabor
The Johnny Carson Show: Dorothy Shay
Carson's Cellar
The Johnny Carson Morning Show

Disc2
Who Do You Trust?: Johnny Carson
Who Do You Trust?: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon
The Jack Benny Program: Johnny Carson
Bobby Darin & Friends: Joanie Summers, Bob Hope
Frank Sinatra Timex Special: Dean Martin, Bing Crosby
Timex All Star Comedy Show: Hosted by Johnny Carson
Caesar's Hour: Carl Reiner, Howard Morris
Caesar's Hour: Pat Carrol, Janet Blair

Disc 3
Colgate Comedy Hour: Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis, Jack Benny
Colgate Comedy Hour: Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis, Burt Lancaster
The Martha Raye Show: Edward G. Robinson, Cesar Romero
Shower of Stars: Jack Benny, Liberace, Jayne Mansfield
Shower of Stars: Jack Benny, Nanette Fabray, Johnny Ray
Shower of Stars: Tony Martin, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Stars in the Eye: Jack Benny, Lucille Ball

Disc 4
The Milton Berle Show: Danny Thomas
The Milton Berle Show: Frank Sinatra
The Milton Berle Show: Gertrude Berg, Andrew Sisters
The Milton Berle Show: Jackie Cooper, Vic Damone
The Milton Berle Show: Peter Lawford, Carol Channing
The Milton Berle Show: Ronald Reagan, Dolores Grey
The Milton Berle Show: Zsa Zsa Gabor

Obviously, there's a lot that is NOT Johnny Carson on this set, but it looks to be a great variety show package.
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post #57 of 151
8/15/08 at 10:32am
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Re: New Timeless Media & Millcreek Releases

Three New Timless (2dvd) Releases For October 26, 2008:

Buffalo Bill Jr. (10 Episodes)
Cowboy G-Men (10 Episodes)
Rocky Jones Space Ranger (12 Episodes?)
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post #58 of 151
8/15/08 at 10:56am

Re: New Timeless Media & Millcreek Releases

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Originally Posted by Brian:C
Three New Timless (2dvd) Releases For October 26, 2008:

Buffalo Bill Jr. (10 Episodes)
Cowboy G-Men (10 Episodes)
Rocky Jones Space Ranger (12 Episodes?)

Brian, is Timeless reviving their "Timeless Television" budget line? It's no longer listed at their web site, but the format was 2-DVD, 10-episode releases like these with a MSRP of $9.99 and you could often pick these up for $5.99 at Amazon and the like. Most of the "Rocky Jones" releases are the compilation "movies" but I prefer the individual half-hour episodes.
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post #59 of 151
8/15/08 at 10:57am
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Re: New Timeless Media & Millcreek Releases

I received my Spies And Lies and Essential Family Tv sets from Millcreek this week.

Spies and Lies: Collection of 50 episodes. I'd call it 41 usable episodes. The 9 "Passport To Danger" episodes are at a far to low framerate to watch. I'd suggest purchasing them on another collection. All others are on an perfectly acceptable PD grade of video quality. In the range of 4.5 - 7.

Essential Family Television: Collection of 150 episodes. Video Quality would be impossible to list at the moment as there are far to many to check but I did do a quick spot check of the rare episodes and the picture quality range is in the 5 - 8. I've watched a few so far and many include the original commercials!. The Mickey Rooney Show is on par (PQ:7-8) with Timeless's release of the same show. There are a number of rarities on this set so I highly recommend it.

Brian

PQ Rating Examples:
Brenner: 7.5
Red Skelton In Color: 9.0
Golden Age Theater Vol. 1: 3.0 - 4.0
Burke's Law Set 1: 8.5

PQ ratings based on smaller label releases. A 10 would not equal the tranfer quality of say "Mission Impossible."
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post #60 of 151
8/15/08 at 11:03am
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Originally Posted by Bob Hug
Brian, is Timeless reviving their "Timeless Television" budget line? It's no longer listed at their web site, but the format was 2-DVD, 10-episode releases like these with a MSRP of $9.99 and you could often pick these up for $5.99 at Amazon and the like. Most of the "Rocky Jones" releases are the compilation "movies" but I prefer the individual half-hour episodes.

If you look at amazon's listing for them they have the artwork up. Which looks quite good by the way. No "Timeless Television" logo. Instead the top has TMG. Amazon is pricing them at 7.98 right now. No info on Rocky Jones so it could be just 12 episodes worth of material edited together.

Brian
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